Step back in time and experience life on a traditional 1800s Pennsylvania German farm. During the summer season, costumed interpreters demonstrate the daily work, skills, and traditions that shaped rural life in northeastern Pennsylvania. Visit historic buildings, meet the farm animals, explore the gardens, and learn about spinning, weaving, hearth cooking, food preservation, farming, and […]
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The average Early American settler used wool from sheep and linen made from flax for their clothing. When processed, both fibers are an off white to tan color. Since color in clothing was usually desirable, the farm wife would have to use natural plant materials to dye the skeins of yarn or fabric. Come discover […] |
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Farmer’s Cheese is a dairy product, an unripened cheese made by adding rennet and bacterial starter to coagulate and acidify milk. Farmer cheese may be made from the milk of cows, sheep or goats, with each giving its own texture and flavor. During coagulation the mixture separates into curds (solid) and whey (liquid), then the […] |
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This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are made as well as many other functional and artistic items. Instructor: Joan Glusiec Date: Friday August 7th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour […] |
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Join Quiet Valley and the living historians of the 142nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers as we host a combination Heritage Craft and Civil War Weekend. Heritage Craft Day highlights some of the traditional trade skills and heritage crafts of our forefathers. Folks will be able to see the demonstrators at work. Learn about the techniques […] |
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Two great days to shop for high quality art and hand crafted items sure to become family heirlooms. Enjoy demonstrations, live music, artisanal bread sale; the historic buildings will be open for viewing with interpreters sharing information about the farm museum’s original settlers. The Pocono State Craft Festival supports the activities of two non-profit organizations: Quiet […]
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Two great days to shop for high quality art and hand crafted items sure to become family heirlooms. Enjoy demonstrations, live music, artisanal bread sale; the historic buildings will be open for viewing with interpreters sharing information about the farm museum’s original settlers. The Pocono State Craft Festival supports the activities of two non-profit organizations: Quiet […]
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